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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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